Samantha Krasinski
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Frida Kahlo Community Organization
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise instructors for programs
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact to students.
- Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Ensure instructors provide lesson plans that are engaging and tailored to student interests and needs
- Manage and organize grant compliance forms in alignment to due dates
- Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and companies to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
- Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
Culture and Climate Team Lead
Patrick Henry Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Plan community events
- Collaborated with team to review data on attendance and school climate and analyze trends
- Create school wide goals for teachers and students
- Develop and implement programs, initiatives and events that promote positive climate and culture
- Diversity and inclusion workshops, employee recognition programs, team-building activities and communication campaigns.
- Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
K-3 Inclusion and Resource Special Education Teacher
District 299, Chicago Public School
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Lead Teacher of resource based setting for multiple grades
- Act as liaison between multiple parties including administration, parents, community partners, related service providers and paraprofessional
- Develop and implement student IEPs with measurable goals, accommodations and assessments
- Create and implement weekly lesson plans that are purposeful and engaging
- Lessons are directly tailored to individual needs of each student
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed student lead centers to foster independence and student autonomy.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
K-4 Moderate - Severe Special Education Teacher
District 90, River Forest, IL
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 06.2020
- IEP case manager for grades 2nd-4th for students in the instructional program
- Teach students with a wide range of ability levels academically and functionally
- Develop and implement student IEPs with measurable goals, accommodations and assessments
- Obtain data and running records for academic and functional goals to assess progress
- Write and implement behavior plans, collect data and analyze data trends
- Instruction in core subject areas that pertain to individual student’s IEP goals and minutes
- Modify and adapt instructional materials to best maximize student’s current level of progress
- Create visual schedules for students, social stories and visual expectations
- Utilize and model student AAC systems (Touch Chat, Nova chat) daily through various activities
- Implementation of Unique Learning System
- Direct supervision of paraprofessionals with daily expectations, model instruction and provide schedules
- Collaborate and communicate with IEP team members such as, occupational therapist, speech therapist, physical therapist, social workers, and administration to meet needs of all learners
- Communicate and maintain contact with parents on a regular basis for home/school connections and student progress
- Team collaborations with general education staff to help make adaptions and modifications for inclusion.
K-5 Instructional Special Education Teacher
District 64, Park Ridge, IL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Differentiate activities and goals to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities
- Monitor behavior plans and collect data, analyzing trend
- Structured teaching and work station implementation
- Develop picture schedules for students utilizing Boardmaker
- Administer DLM assessment
- Structured implementation of curriculums such as Language for Learning, Reading Mastery, Connecting Math, Touch Math, and Edmark
- Trained as crisis response team to deescalate potential violent behaviors to promote safety and security
- PBST committee member – school wide positive behavior and expectations
- Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Lincoln Elementary, Maywood, IL
Maywood, IL
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Adapting Creative Curriculum to meet needs of students
- Supervise and manage teaching assistants.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance on assessments and increased mastery of key concepts.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Arts in Literacy Education -
Northeastern University
Chicago, IL06.2023
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education - LBS1 with a concentration in Social Studies and endorsement in Middle School
Bradley University
Peoria, IL12.2016
Skills
- Proactive mindset
- Scheduling proficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Educational Program Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Program Leadership
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
Illinois Professional Educator License, 12/2016, 1104919
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Frida Kahlo Community Organization
09.2023 - Current
Culture and Climate Team Lead
Patrick Henry Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
K-3 Inclusion and Resource Special Education Teacher
District 299, Chicago Public School
08.2020 - Current
K-4 Moderate - Severe Special Education Teacher
District 90, River Forest, IL
08.2018 - 06.2020
K-5 Instructional Special Education Teacher
District 64, Park Ridge, IL
08.2017 - 06.2018
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Lincoln Elementary, Maywood, IL
02.2017 - 05.2017
Master of Arts in Literacy Education -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education - LBS1 with a concentration in Social Studies and endorsement in Middle School
Bradley University